2017
Police Department To Purchase 6 New Patrol Cars, 1 Pickup
The Smithfield Police Department has received approval to purchase six new patrol cruisers. Police Chief Keith Powell received approval from the Smithfield Town Council this month to buy six 2018…
JCSO: Argument At Christmas Party Leads To Road Rage
An argument that began at a Christmas Party spilled onto the interstate and resulted in a road rage incident in Johnston County. WTSB News has learned a 44 year-old Columbus…
Accidents Cause Delays
Two separate accidents Wednesday morning caused delays for drivers on Cleveland Road in Johnston County. The first accident happened at 8:12am in the 10500 block of Cleveland Road. The wreck knocked down a utility…
Driver Intentionally Rams Truck Into Auto Dealership
A man described by Smithfield Police as a ‘disgruntled customer’ intentionally rammed his truck into a car dealership Tuesday afternoon. Police said Jason Lee Hensley, 39, of St. Mary’s Church Road,…
Fatal Fire Claims Life Of 68 Year-Old Woman
A fatal fire rocked the Buies Creek and Lillington communities Christmas Eve after the wife of a popular pastor passed away and another family member was injured. The home of…
Driver Killed In Crash Was Fleeing From Troopers
The NC Highway Patrol has released new information in a deadly accident two weeks ago in Johnston County. On December 15th, a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding…
Gunman Robs Smithfield Business
Police are trying to identify a gunman who robbed a Smithfield auto parts store. The robbery happened around 7:30pm Saturday at Advance Auto at 110 N. Brightleaf Boulevard. Smithfield Police said a lone suspect…
Larry Graduates From Air Force Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Kahlil N. Larry has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included…
Students, Parents, Faculty Divided On Later School Start Times
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), adolescents do not get enough sleep because of early school start times. The AAP recommends middle and high schools start no earlier…
SBI Deputy Director Greg Tart To Retire
Deputy Director Greg Tart, a Johnston County native, will retire from the State Bureau of Investigation on December 31st after 30 years of law enforcement service to the State of…
Gonzalez Becomes First NCS Wrestler With 100 Wins
Neuse Charter School Wrestling celebrated a huge accomplishment this month when Alexander Gonzalez became the first wrestler in school history to win 100 matches. Gonzalez celebrated this milestone on his…
Commissioners Approve Rezoning Petition
Johnston County Commissioners have approved a rezoning petition off Highway 222 West in the O’Neal’s Township. Dennis Ray Hall Jr. of Kenly received approval to rezone 1 acre out of…
